SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Are you still considering the switch to a radion ? quite possibly. i have a sweet, sweet oppurtunity on one soooo, its tempting, yet my LFS said its a week module... that the par isnt very strong. imma make a few posts today on a few sites and get feedback specific to the switch from AI SOL.... one more for kicks From the Side by J.L Photography, on Flickr Link to comment
d'Espresso Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This guy - look ! lol Beautiful corals and clam bro! i can't wait to get down there and look for a job and setup a new tank! Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 This guy - look ! lol Beautiful corals and clam bro! i can't wait to get down there and look for a job and setup a new tank! Gogo gadget movers! Just now: Canon CA10028LMIS EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens USA Estimated Delivery Date: Friday February 10, 2012 Link to comment
jam77 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So they are saying that the radion is weaker than the sol ? Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 So they are saying that the radion is weaker than the sol ? Their information is as reliable as a 3 year olds' Link to comment
FlCandy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Their information is as reliable as a 3 year olds' HAHA! Awesome on the lens! Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Their information is as reliable as a 3 year olds' Where is this fight going on? :popcorn: Link to comment
FlCandy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 HAHA no I think he was talking about the information his LFS gives re the Radions he is looking at. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Awww man, I was hoping there was a good fight going on. This aquastyles fight isn't doing it for me anymore. Link to comment
FlCandy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Awww man, I was hoping there was a good fight going on. This aquastyles fight isn't doing it for me anymore. I should try to contact TFF again! Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Basically Joel, I have an opportunity to sell my SOL w/ controller, and then get a steal on the radion... But how will I deal with: Optics vs no optics Par Spectrum It could go both ways... My main issue is that I have great growth, n you see color to an extent.... But is the upgrade needed-or-wanted Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Your tank is shallow so I would make a case that the optics aren't needed. And I think that the spectrum balances out any loss of PAR. But at the end of the day, who doesn't want the next newest toy? I don't think you'll get enough growth to justify the switch, but I do think your non blue and green coral would eventually look better (not that they don't look great now). Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm doin some research on reef central before diving in... More of a headache is the mounting lol Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 from reef central, someone did a straight up test on ai SOL blue, radion, and vertex or w/e... PAR Numbers @ 12" height AquaIllumination Center: 510 6" Left: 180 12" Forward: 120 Vertex Illumina Center: 118 6" Left: 113 12" Forward: 109 Ecotech Radion Center: 215 6" Left: 148 12" Forward: 130 PAR Numbers @ 6" Height AquaIllumination Center: 640 6" Left: 240 12" Forward: 103 Vertex Illumina Center: 232 6" Left: 195 12" Forward: 171 Ecotech Radion Center: 395 6" Left: 226 12" Forward: 158 Link to the thread. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...8048&page=4 Link to comment
pschom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 That's very nice to know that info. When hed did the test he had the AI mounted opposite of how I have mine and I dont have issues with spread. That's a TON of PAR. Its funny I recently turned the intensity down a bit on all timers and the corals possitively responded to that from growth and color. Guess it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 That's very nice to know that info. When hed did the test he had the AI mounted opposite of how I have mine and I dont have issues with spread. That's a TON of PAR. Its funny I recently turned the intensity down a bit on all timers and the corals possitively responded to that from growth and color. Guess it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Ya. I saw that and all my anticipation of adding spectrum with the radion went out the door, I'm good with my sol lol... Saying that, I'm still planning to elevate its height from 7" to 10-12" to maximize spread Link to comment
BOMBreef Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Ya. I saw that and all my anticipation of adding spectrum with the radion went out the door, I'm good with my sol lol... Saying that, I'm still planning to elevate its height from 7" to 10-12" to maximize spread Good choice! I'm not really WOW'd by the spectrum choices from the radion....It's just something I don't need or want. Now the SOL on the other hand I NEEDED and wanted Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Good choice! I'm not really WOW'd by the spectrum choices from the radion....It's just something I don't need or want. Now the SOL on the other hand I NEEDED and wanted Yaaaa.... Spectrum is more of a want, par is a NEED... Lol, need to figure how to raise my light, my girl is anti me raising our artwork above the tank... Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yaaaa.... Spectrum is more of a want, par is a NEED... Lol, need to figure how to raise my light, my girl is anti me raising our artwork above the tank... Same boat im in. I may just raise the mirror 2" and she if she notices then just play dumb.. Kinda like when I swapped out my 46" led for a 55" led... She came home and said wow why does the tv look bigger lately.. I just said cause i mounted it on the wall so it looks bigger.. Lol that didn't last but 2 days Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 She would notice right away lol.. Link to comment
TheWAND Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 from reef central, someone did a straight up test on ai SOL blue, radion, and vertex or w/e... PAR Numbers @ 12" height AquaIllumination Center: 510 6" Left: 180 12" Forward: 120 Vertex Illumina Center: 118 6" Left: 113 12" Forward: 109 Ecotech Radion Center: 215 6" Left: 148 12" Forward: 130 PAR Numbers @ 6" Height AquaIllumination Center: 640 6" Left: 240 12" Forward: 103 Vertex Illumina Center: 232 6" Left: 195 12" Forward: 171 Ecotech Radion Center: 395 6" Left: 226 12" Forward: 158 Link to the thread. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...8048&page=4 Numbers are good and all, but sometimes it's the look that really gets me. I have both the Illumina and the AI Sol and I feel that even though the Sol is an incredible value, I love that the Illumina imitates the look of a metal halide much better. It looks much brighter as well, and the modularity of it allows me to adjust the spectrum to my needs. I just added 3 red modules to my unit and WOW does it make a difference. Radion on the other hand... meh Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Numbers are good and all, but sometimes it's the look that really gets me. I have both the Illumina and the AI Sol and I feel that even though the Sol is an incredible value, I love that the Illumina imitates the look of a metal halide much better. It looks much brighter as well, and the modularity of it allows me to adjust the spectrum to my needs. I just added 3 red modules to my unit and WOW does it make a difference. Radion on the other hand... meh That's what the article said, appearance alone, the illumina was very attractive. (lighting wise, not actual fixture lol) Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Oh....My....God.... this new Canon 100mm L Macro is .......too say the least, unbelievable, the feel in your hands while it focuses.... the detail level, oh, uhg i could go on, so happy i ditched the Non-L for this one! cant wait to snap plenty of pics today for everyone! Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 So jealous of yer DSLR.... Link to comment
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